The Compassionate Care Bereavement Program
A program that consists of a variety of Bereavement Support Services and Events that our Hospice Society provides to aide in ones overall bereavement and mental health journey, prior to or following, the death of their loved one.
The program includes both structured and unstructured group or individual bereavement supports sessions, memorial events, bereavement initiatives, holiday support, companionship, art therapy, nature therapy, group activities, death cafes, and grief education.
There are three needs of a griever: to find the words for the loss, to say the words aloud, and to know that the words have been heard.
-Victoria Alexander
Memorial Events
On August 21, 2022 CCHS had the pleasure of hosting a Butterfly Release Ceremony in partnership with the Good Samaritan Society for our Hospice families.
Families whom have had a loved one venture through our Hospice since opening in 2019 were invited to come release a butterfly in memory of their lost family member. It was a beautiful tribute with soft music playing in the background and a family picnic.
Many thanks to Tim Hortons RMH for providing refreshments, to Gerry and Jo Bradshaw for sharing their musical talent with us, and to Rocky Support Services for the use of their tents.
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Memorial Rock Painting
A free family friendly event where rocks were painted in loving memory of passed loved ones.
Stay tuned for our next
Memorial Rock Painting Event!
How to Help Someone Who Is Grieving
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Be a good listener
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Respect the person's way of grieving
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Avoid giving advice
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Refrain from trying to explain the loss
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Help out with practical task
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Stay connected and available
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Offer words that touch the heart
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Fully trained local volunteers for:
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Respite care
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Support in home, facility or hospice suite
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Companionship
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Emotional, psychological and spiritual support
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Help for families coping with loss and grief during illness and bereavement.
